RAVIOLI AND MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE:

We added the leftover chicken tenders to our dinner…what a great treat.

CURRY RICE WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND VEGGIES:

Rice:

1 cup brown rice

curry seasoning and other seasoning of your choice

2 1/4 cups water

butter and coconut oil (amount of your choice)

put seasoning, butter, and oil in water and boil. Add in rice and boil, then simmer for about 50 minutes. Leave a bit of water in…for a “creamy tasty”

Sausage and Veggies:

coat cast iron skillet with olive oil and a bit of coconut oil

slice sausage into thin slices and throw in veggies of your choice

mix all around to coat in oils

sprinkle with seasoning of choice

leave on medium heat until thoroughly heated/cooked

This was such a tasty dinner, had a nice flavor and kick without being too spicy. Dino ate every bite!

MASHED POTATOES AND CHICKEN:

Mashed Potatoes:

potatoes peeled and cut into small cubes

seasoning of choice

olive and coconut oil

butter and milk

coat potatoes with oils and seasoning and bake at 350 for thirty minutes

after potatoes are cooked and soft, either mash by hand or in blender.

because I season while baking, the flavor is locked in and has wonderful taste. The coconut oil also adds that extra flavor.

Chicken:

two large boneless chicken breasts

flour and seasoning of choice

olive and coconut oil

slice breasts into thin slices and marinate, then coat with flour

quickly saute breasts on each side for thirty seconds…then cover and place in the oven and bake at 350 for twenty minutes

I seem to have lost my potato masher, so I put it in the blender which made it VERY thin. I prefer thick and bumpy mashed potatoes. Will have to try this and make sweet potato soup!!!!

CHOCOLATE CHIP, BANANA PANCAKES:

Pancakes:

pancake mix

NON-GMO chocolate chips

bananas

chocolate milk

butter

coconut oil

Dino likes to eat his plain, because they are just THAT good! The times he wants a syrup, we use an organic/NON-GMO jelly with fresh fruit and butter. I mix and microwave together to make a tasty and healthy “syrup”.

What is Dino drinking? R.W. Knudsen makes organic and NON-GMO juices. While I believe the best nutrients come from actual fruit, sometimes a kid just wants to drink juice. This is a juice I can safely give to my son.

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Yes, buying organic/NON-GMO is expensive. Until there is a big change in food production and what consumers buy, healthy choices will always be more expensive. If you want to start small with organic…here are some great tips.

About karen

Karen is married to a big kid and mom to a head strong, only child. She is happy with her family of three, along with their spoiled fur baby. Karen works full time as a teacher and still finds time to blog, read, crochet, and cook. Follow along as she enjoys this life.